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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

PARAGON CASINO RV PARK - MARKSVILLE, LA

Well, I finally made it to the Paragon Casino in Marksville. It was on my agenda last winter but I never did make it there. The GPS took me down some pretty bad roads getting here from Holly Beach. However, it is located not far from Interstate 49. Going home should be a whole lot easier.

Slept well last night. Let the generator and A/C run all day yesterday and all night last night. I probably burned up $30 worth of gas but it was worth it to be comfortable. It was really hot at the beach.

I was the only one on the beach each night I slept there. Everyone left by 9:00pm. I thought that the people in the camper would stay overnight but they didn't. It was kinda freaky but I could see people in their camps along the beach so felt reasonably safe. It was worth it to see the sun come up over the water this morning. I walked the beach without the dogs and took it all in. Not sure I'll ever be back there again.

Left Holly Beach this morning around 10:00 and arrived in Marksville around 2:00 this afternoon. The RV park is located behind the casino and it is really big with over 200 RV pads with full hookups. With my Good Sam's card I paid $17.00 a night. I paid for 2 nights but may stay longer. There is a shuttle that comes by every 15 minutes to take you to the casino but I could easily walk there from my RV spot which is also near the pool and other amenities. There are some really cute little cabins that rent for $50.00 a night. Motorized vehicles like bikes, scooters, and golfcarts are allowed. Every pad also has a cement picnic table and benches as well as its own shade tree. How cool is that?

I put out my awning and 2 chairs and fixed some lunch. Walked the dogs and then it started to rain. I'm too tired to go to the casino tonight but I will tomorrow. I'll be missing the all you can eat crawfish that's offered every Wednesday but that's OK. I rarely eat out but do plan on enjoying some of their food during my stay here. I'm not a gambler and if I do play the slots it will be for nickles and dimes. I'll be just as happy walking around and watching others play.

It's good to be back on full hookups. Can't wait to take a long hot shower.

Hi Chuck and Anneke... If you like to visit casinos then this RV park is a good deal. It's so big that there is a lot of space between folks who are camping. There are empty spots all around me which I like.

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ABOUT ME

I was born in Texas but raised in Louisiana and have lived most of my adult life in Houma, Louisiana.

I entered college at the age of 32, having spent my 20s traveling around the country living the hippie lifestyle. It took me 12 years to finally complete my formal education and received a BA in Psychology, an MA in Psychological Counseling, and a PhD in Human Services.

For over 25 years I worked in the field of Mental Health as a Counselor/Therapist and Social Services Program Director. I burned out after the first 3.

For the last 7 years of my employment I ran my own Academic Tutoring Center out of my home, which I enjoyed a great deal. I retired in 2008 and married my business partner who passed away in 2010.

So now I am free for the first time since I was a young girl. Free to not have to work to support myself as I am receiving monthly Widow's Benefits and am careful to stay on budget. I'm free to travel in my motorhome and have new experiences and make new friends.

Just sold some property and will have a little extra to travel with. So, now with my 3 cats and 2 Shih Tzus - I'm ready to go.

After spending over 12 years in college, obtaining 3 degrees, and having my head filled with all that book learning - I can leave it all behind me now and go back to find the old me... the me that believed in magic. Not superstitious magic but the magic of reality.